NEST Provision
Nurture • Engage • Support • Thrive
Our vision
“To provide high quality support for all Bradford children and young people using a collaborative approach through transformational learning experiences so that they can flourish and make excellent holistic progress and successfully transition to responsible
citizens.”
Who we are
NEST is part of the Specialist Teaching & Support Service (STaSS), alongside:
- Social, Communication, Interaction & Learning (SCIL) Team
- Children’s Sensory and Physical Needs Service
- Local Authority Led Resourced Provisions Service (LARPs)
- Medical Needs and Home Education Service (MNHES)
We are a team of qualified teachers and experienced support staff who specialise in working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Where we are
NEST Provision is based at Strong Close Nursery, Keighley BD21 4LW
Why we exist
We offer education and continuity of learning for children who are new to Bradford, with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, where the LA has identified that a specialist placement is required, while the Local Authority SEN Team consults with SEND
Schools and provisions for permanent placements. NEST fulfils part of Section 19 of the education Act – it is not an option for parents, carers or schools to choose – it forms part of the Local Authorities Legal duty and has specific criteria that must
be met for referrals to be made.
What we offer
For most children and young people:
- Small-group education at the NEST Provision at Strong Close Nursery, Keighley
- 25 hours per week of education, covering core and non-core curriculum areas
- Half-termly reviews to check progress and next steps
For children and young people with complex Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Bespoke packages (home / online / alternative venues) delivered by an experienced qualified teacher
- Personalised, individual education offered, linked to EHCP outcomes
- Half-termly reviews
How referrals work
- The SEN Team (with authorisation from the SEND Integrated Assessment Team Manager) completes a NEST Referral Form.
- The Service Manager, in liaison with the Strategic Manager, reviews and agrees the referral.
- The NEST Teacher in Charge will carry out due diligence and, in liaison with the Service Manager, agree or decline the referral.
- If accepted, the NEST Teacher in Charge and Service Manager agree the most appropriate pathway.
Our commitment
We work closely with families, schools and other Bradford Local Authority teams to ensure continuity of education while children and young people await permanent school placements. Our aim is to support smooth, speedy transitions and to help every child
make the best possible progress.